Job Description

The Parts Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the dealership's Parts Department, ensuring optimal inventory levels, profitability, customer satisfaction, and support for the service department. This role leads parts personnel, manages vendor relationships, and ensures efficient processes that align with Sonic Automotive's standards for operational excellence and customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the Parts Department, including inventory control, purchasing, pricing, and merchandising.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet customer and service department demands while minimizing obsolescence.
• Develop and implement strategies to maximize departmental sales, gross profit, and overall performance.
• Lead, train, coach, and evaluate parts department staff to achieve operational and customer service goals.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, vendors, and internal dealership departments.
• Monitor departmental financial performance, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with company policies and manufacturer standards.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of parts orders, returns, warranty claims, and inventory audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of automotive parts management experience, preferably within a franchised dealership environment.

• Strong knowledge of automotive parts inventory systems, manufacturer programs, and dealership operations.

• Proven ability to lead and develop teams while fostering a positive and performance-driven work environment.

• Demonstrated success in managing inventory levels, controlling expenses, and achieving profitability goals.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

• Proficiency with dealership management systems (DMS), inventory software, and Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment requirements, including background check, motor vehicle record (MVR) review, and drug screening.

Additional Information

Compensation:

• $120,000 to $160,000

(The Parts Manager Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include a monthly salary. The position may also pay commission compensation which is based on the value or amount of closed sales achieved from $0.00 (if no sales are made) without any upper limit other than sales performance. The position also may also pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit.)

Schedule:

• Full Time
• Monday through Saturday availability
• Sundays off

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (Traditional and Roth options)
• Generous paid time off and paid parental leave
• Ongoing training and professional development to support career growth
• A collaborative, performance-driven work environment

Learn more: https://jobs.sonicautomotive.com/benefits

Sonic Automotive is a Fortune 500 leader and one of the largest automotive retailers in the U.S., powering a nationwide network of top-brand dealerships. We’re transforming the car-buying experience with a fast-paced, people-first culture, innovative technology, and a relentless drive to win—for our guests and our teammates.

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